in full pursuit
idiom
: in the act of chasing someone or something
The escaped prisoner ran through the park with the police in full pursuit.
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Wolff is rumored to be in full pursuit of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, chasing after the reigning four-time champion over the past year and a half, despite him recently confirming his focus on his own drivers.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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“In full pursuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20pursuit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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